Did you compete in any sports in school? Shane WaltersOh, yeah! I played every sport. I played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track. I love basketball most though. I started all through my high school years, from freshman until through my senior year. I also played summer ball. I love basketball. Matt PalmerI played baseball…
If you could go back and give yourself advice at your first show, what would it be? Shane WaltersMaybe just to relax, stay calm, and don’t get in a hurry Matt PalmerAt my first show, I was five or six. I showed at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in walk jog. There were cuts…
Each piece of clothing tells a tale – about its worthy host.But more than any other garb, the one that says the most.Is the buckle worn about the waist – the first place we all look,That ID tag that’s front and center – open book. A rating system firmly placed and worn upon a belt,Is…
We caught up with several NRHA members to ask if they remember the first horse they every owned. Shane WaltersMy first horse was a little POA pony. Its name was Whitey. It was the best thing that ever happened to me…or the worst. However, you want to look at it. He was great, but he…
This poem chronicles the ups and downs of competing for rookies – the giant range of emotions before a reining run and after. Please let me in; I can’t wait all dayOpen the gate, then get out of my way.We’ve practiced for months and my horse is just right.I’m ready, too, and this is our…
Jack Medows Well, my family is always around, and they’re so supportive of me. That just really makes me want to do my best and try my hardest. Kari Klingenberg I find inspiration in a lot of different places, watching people in this industry and other equine sports along with other sports. Any type of…
Faith Horner My favorite memory at NRBC was last year finding out I made the finals in the Non Pro Derby, as it was my first one. NRBC is by far my favorite show because the environment is so friendly and home-like. Raeanna Thayn I’ve gone to the NRBC about 6 times and my favorite…
Brandon Brant I go back and watch a few of my videos. I watch a couple of my good runs and a couple of my bad runs. I critique my hands, my speed, and all the variables that judges are looking for. To remind myself, ‘alright, you got to be slow here, you need to…
It’s a new year, and it seems like everyone is planning on an even better year than 2021. We spoke to several NRHA Members to find out what they’re changing and looking forward to in 2022. Lane Colston2021 NRHA Top 10 Non Pro Do you have a New Year’s resolution or goal for the year?…